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What is fartlek?

So what is Fartlek? – The word fartlek is a Swedish word that translates directly into “speed play”. Fartlek is a great way to develop endurance and strength as well as increase speed. Fartlek is a more systematic form of pace training.

A new 800 meter record 30 years later

A new 800m record – Our Time-to-Run training programs are time-oriented. The programs are aimed at improving your 10km times, but your times for other distances will no doubt improve.

Substitute some of your running training with skiing

Substitute running with skiing – Unfortunately, the winters in Southern Finland are what they are, and there is no guarantee that you will be able to ski.

Reduce training intensity during corona pandemic

It is advisable to reduce the intensity of training during corona pandemic. For may of us Spring is THE time when we...

The Importance of short-term goals

Applying short-term goals in your running training cycles – Everyone knows that setting yourself a goal is of great importance, however discussing and achieving short-term goals is in truth just as important.

Interval Training for Performance

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their performance. Interval training is...

Continuous training for Cardio endurance

Nov 24, 2012 | Articles, Continuous Training, Featured

Cardiorespiratory; heart and lungs, and their ability to deliver the efficient supply of oxygen to the muscles during periods of sustained activity. The utilisation of continuous training to achieve cardiorespiratory endurance via methods that enhance. What Continuous...

Ways to Step up your Running

Mar 28, 2012 | Articles, Featured

If your running is in a rut and you're finding it hard to get faster, or even to get motivated, read on for 5 tips on how to get your running back on track. If your running is in a rut, and you feel like you're just stagnating, you might be looking for some...

The Twelve Commandments of Training

Feb 2, 2012 | Articles, Featured

There are as many different training plans as there are coaches. Every successful training programme has a number of common rules. I have developed these twelve commandments using over 20 years of coaching experience and many conversations with fellow coaches. Try to...

INTERVAL TRAINING

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10K TRAINING

Time-to-Run 10km Training Programs

FARTLEK

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HEARTRATE TRAINING

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Training to improve Aerobic power utilising Heart Rate

Heart Rate

Train at percentage HRmax It is generally accepted that, aerobic capacity is developed by exercising with your heart rate at about 70% of maximum. During walking, or running, this increase is equivalent to about 55% of the VO2 max or, for college aged men and women,...

The Off Training Period – 10K Training programs

10k, Featured

Planning an Off Training Period - You have been training on the program for 3 to 4 months and you are beginning to feel jaded and the progress has become a little slower. It is time to rest. Rest and recovery is most important. We recommend a break of 2 to 3 days of...

METHODS

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Understanding Heart Rate and Exercise

Dec 11, 2011 | Heart Rate

If you are reading the MAPP, chances are you already use heart rate as a measure of your exercise intensity. The basics are that 1) heart rate serves as a measure of exercise intensity during steady state activities, and 2) If we estimate maximal heart rate as 220...

The Race Period for Racers

Nov 20, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, this RACE PERIOD for RACERS is only recommended for those who would like to race for a period of 4 to 6 weeks max. This is normally aimed at the more ELITE athletes, sub 33min 10k PB...

Training towards a sub 40 minute 10K

Sep 10, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Is your aim to break sub 40 minutes for 10k? – Then this is the 10k program to achieve your goal of running sub 40 minutes for 10km. Do note, that in order for you to run sub 40 minutes for 10Km, you must be able to run below 4 minutes per kilometer for the 10km distance.

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